1 Blackstones House 8 Shamrock Farmhouse B&B 15 Douglasha House B&B (Fossa) 1 Galvin’s Bar 1 Cappanalea OEC Activity Centre 11 Kerry Nature Trails Glencar • Tel: 066 976 0164 Derrycarna, Black Valley Dromin, Fossa, • T: 064 667 1848 Beaufort, Killarney • T: 087 683 0869 Caragh Lake, • T: 066 976 9244 • www.cappanalea.ie Beaufort, Killarney • T: 085 716 8019 • www.glencar-blackstones.com T: 064 663 4714 • www.shamrock.kerry-.com www.killarneybedandbreakfast.com The Pub in Beaufort village where you meet the Come on an adventure and try Rock Climbing, www.kerrynaturetrails.com • Kerry Nature Trails guided

o Do Canoeing, Kayaking, Hill Walking, Orienteering, Team walking is ideal for those who wish to enhance their Shamrock farmhouse bed and breakfast and holiday o Stay Blackstones House situated on the banks of upper Offering stunning views of the Killarney Mountains, locals, Music on weekends occasionally for details Building, Sailing and much more. Our activities take sense of discovery, with the knowledge and assistance Caragh River. B&B and Self-Catering accommodation. cottage rental located in and on the Douglasha House has colourful rooms with free Wi-Fi. contact Liz. place in and round the picturesque area of Caragh Lake. of an experienced guide. We follow mid to low-level Fishing permits and boat hire arranged. Adjacent to walking route. Ideal location for climbing, The guesthouse offers traditional Irish breakfasts walking routes. Things t walking and anyone who enjoys the peace and o Eat & Drink 2 The Lodge & Reeks Guiding Company

Places t Kerry Way. Forest walks in Blackstones and Liceen and a children’s playground. 2 Beaufort Bar & Restaurant Woods. 6km. tranquillity of the outdoors. Beaufort, Killarney Churchtown, Beaufort 12 Walkwithme.ie T: 087 239 9789 • www.lodgeandreeksguiding.com T: 086 376 3987 • www.walkwithme.ie 16 Beechgrove Camping Park T: 064 664 4149 • www.beaufortbar.com Guided Daily walks and climbs in the Hidden Valleys of Walk With Me creates tailor-made customised Guided

9 Black Valley Hostel Places t 2 Climbers Inn Dromin, Fossa, Killarney • T: 064 667 1848 Within a stone’s throw of the , the the Reeks. Also daily ascents of Carrauntoohil with local Walking and Motor Tours throughout Killarney, South Glencar • T: 066 976 0101 • www.climbersinn.com Beaufort, Killarney homepage.eircom.net/~beechgrove • This long Beaufort Bar is in perfect harmony with its natural guide John O’Sullivan. Self-Catering Accommodation. Kerry & . Let us create a wonderful Superb Country Inn situated in the highlands of Kerry. T: 064 663 4712 • www.blackvalleyhostel.com established family-run caravan and camping park caters surroundings, and is the ideal retreat after a day experience you will enjoy and always remember. Ideal location for walking,climbing and fishing. B&B, Open March 1 – October 31. On the Kerry Way. Carrauntoohil for touring caravans, dorm mobiles, motorhomes and of touring. 3 Gap of Dunloe Ponymen T: 087 614 9208 • Traditional pony and cart rides to view 13 Killarney Guided Tours budget accommodation and apartments to let. and the are all accessible from the hostel. tents, together with 6 luxury static mobile homes for hire. Groups Welcome. the Gap of Dunloe, a narrow mountain pass separating Aghadoe, Killarney Post Office & pub on site. 3 Heather Restaurant at Moriarty’s McGillycuddy’s Reeks from the purple mountain T: 087 230 9567 • www.killarneyguidedtours.com 17 Killarney International Youth Hostel Gap of Dunloe, Beaufort formed by glacial ice many years ago. Providing private chauffeured fully guided tours of the area . 10 Hillcrest Farmhouse 3 The Rowan Tree B&B and Bar Aghadoe House, Fossa, Killarney T: 064 664 4144 • www.moriartys.ie/heather Luxury tours and chauffeured service during a guests entire Gearhameen, Black Valley Glencar • T: 087 226 0658 • www.kerryway.com/ T: 064 663 1240 • www.anoige.ie/Hostels/ Heather is a bright and spacious table service 4 Tangney Boating Tours holiday. Accommodation available at Hazelbrook Killarney. T: 064 663 4702 • www.hillcrestfarmhouse.com T: 087 663 7266 • Boat trips on the Upper Lake of Killarney accommodation/glencar-inn-rowan-tree.php Our-Hostel-Guide/Killarney-International-Hostel.htm restaurant which opens onto 5 acres of kitchen Hillcrest Farmhouse bed and breakfast is located beside from Lord Brandon’s Cottage and from the Five Mile Bridge 14 Kerry Climbing The Rowan Tree is a family run B&B & country pub in the Housed in an 18th century mansion – Killarney gardens and ornamental landscaping, situated at the . 100m from Kerry Way walking route on the Killarney to (N71) Road. T: 087 744 0523 / 087 932 3527 heart of Glencar valley at the foot of the McGillycuddy entrance to the famous Gap of Dunloe. www.kerryclimbing.ie • A family run mountain guiding and bicycle route. Mary R Tangney provides evening meals, International Hostel is a very impressive one indeed! Reeks 1km off the Kerry Way. Enjoy a comfortable stay 5 Gap of Dunloe Tours company specialising in Corrán Tuathail ascents and packed lunches, arranges luggage transfers. Heated drying Set on 75 acres of gardens and forest overlooking with good food and good Guinness. the mountains surrounding Killarney National Park. 4 The Coffee Pot T: 064 663 0200 • www.gapofdunloetours.com adventure activities in the South West region. Rock room for wet clothes and boots Organises daily boat trips from Lord Brandon’s Cottage Climbing and hiking from the easy to the extreme. Gap of Dunloe, Beaufort • T: 087 236 0602 4 Rocklands B&B to . We will collect you by bus from your 18 The 19th Green Guest House www.thecoffeepot-gapofdunloe.com accommodation and bring you to the Gap of Dunloe. 15 Green Road Cycle Tours Cappantanvalley, Glencar 11 Ferris Wheel B&B Gap of Dunloe, Beaufort Fossa, Killarney A visit to the café/bistro will delight and appeal to all ages. T: 087 748 0044 • www.greenroadcycletours.com T: 087 742 1499 • E: [email protected] 6 Killarney Riding Stables Cycle with us on a 4-hour guided tour experience the T: 064 664 4609 • www.ferriswheel.ie T: 064 663 2868 • www.19thgreen-bb.com Hot and cold dishes are served all day. Homemade cakes Family run country home, peaceful and scenic with T: 064 663 1686 • www.killarney-riding-stables.com vastness of Killarney national Park and its landmarks. This is a luxurious family orientated 5 bedroomed bungalow This Killarney B&B offers a comfortable, cosy and and light bites are also available making it an ideal lovely gardens. Close to Caragh Lake and Lough Killarney Riding Stables - offering horse riding tours We also arrange guided cycle tours in Kenmare, situated at the gateway to the Gap of Dunloe. Our emphasis welcoming surroundings which is an ideal base when haven for refreshment. Acoose, adjacent to McGillycuddy’s Reeks in the Killarney National Park and home of the Caherciveen and area. Good quality bikes used. is on a friendly personal service to enhance a comfortable stay visiting Killarney and the Killarney National Park. Killarney Reeks Trail/ Trail Ride. and Lickeen Forest. Evening meals available. . 5 Kate Kearney’s Cottage 16 Patrick O’Sullivan Luggage Transfer 12 The Purple Heather 19 Castle Lodge Killarney T: 064 664 4146 • www.katekearneyscottage.com 7 O’Donoghue Boating Tours T: 087 234 9915 • [email protected] 5 Lough Acoose B&B T: 064 663 1068 • www.killarneydaytour.com Safe and reliable luggage transfer for walkers between Gap of Dunloe, Beaufort Muckross Road, Killarney Bar, Restaurant, Craft Shop. Traditional Irish nights. Lough Acoose, Glencar • T: 066 976 0105 Daily boat trips with O’Donoghue’s, 5th generation Killarney, Black Valley and Glencar T: 064 664 4266 • www.bnbkillarney.com T: 064 663 1545 • www.castlelodgekillarney.ie Bar Food served daily. We cater for all Family Events. www.acoose-house-glencar.com boatmen, from Killarney through the National Park Bed & Breakfast, all rooms ensuite, television, Ideal Killarney town centre location beside National Park. B&B, evening meals, lunches, luggage tranfers, camping. and three famous lakes to the Black Valley and the 17 Valerie O’Sullivan Photography Workshops tea/coffee facilities, hair dryer, free Wi-Fi . Central Family run with warm friendly hospitality. 24 ensuite 6 Colleen Bawn Cottage foothills of the Reeks; luggage transfers arranged. Killarney • T: 087 262 9375 • www.valerieosullivan.com On the Kerry way. Lough Acoose is at the foot of for Ring of Kerry, Dingle Peninsula. walking, mountain rooms with TV, tea & coffee-making facilities, phone Gap of Dunloe, Beaufort • T: 087 642 2950 A professional photographer and videographer based highest mountain Carrauntoohil, a great starting point. climbing. Close to restaurants and pubs with music. and free WiFi. Drying room available. Serving tea, coffee, soft drinks, snacks and world 8 Killarney Shuttle Bus in Killarney. Tourism Media Provider with ActiveMe.ie T: 087 138 4384 • www.killarneyshuttlebus.com and Community liaison. famous homemade scones. 6 Carrig Country House & Lakeside Restaurant Experience Killarney and get on-board the Killarney shuttle 13 Kylie Farmhouse Caragh Lake • T: 066 976 9100 • www..carrighouse.com 20 The Harp B&B bus, stop off and explore Killarney’s National Park see the Boland Marketing Pallas, Beaufort, Killarney • T: 064 664 4197 7 Lord Brandon’s Cottage renowned , with it’s 15th-century Abbey and Ballincota, Ventry • T: 087 236 2069 Looking for the perfect hideaway which offers peace Muckross Road, Killarney www. kyliefarmhouse.com Gearhameen, Beaufort view the spectacular cascades at . Daily service www.bolandmarketing.com • Boland Marketing is at the and tranquillity plus a wonderful restaurant on the lake, T: 064 663 1272 • www.theharpbnb.com Kylie Farmhouse B&B is a comfortable family bungalow A warm welcome awaits you at this family run B&B. T: 064 663 4730 • E: [email protected] departs Killarney to and from the Gap of Dunloe. cutting edge of new tourism development and grass root Carrig on the Ring of Kerry and Wild Atlantic Way is the on a large 50 acre dry stock farm. It enjoys an enviable structures; community tourism including destination building, Four rooms ensuite on route to Kerry Way and outside Café serving refreshments after a walk through the 9 Con Moriarty’s Hidden Ireland Tours branding and marketing initiatives; and development of place for you. position overlooking the McGillycuddy Reeks, the fantastic Killarney town. National Park or a boat trip on Killarney’s Upper Lake. T: 064 66 44733 • www.hiddenirelandtours.com strategies for the sustainability of tourism for the future. Gap of Dunloe, the . 7 Stepping Stone B & B with Cooky Monsters Cafe Local provider of luxury, personalised tours and experiences throughout Ireland since 1986. Limited availability of activity GoKerry.ie Maghanlawaun, Bridia Valley, Glencar 1 Kissanes Shop 8 Ladies’ View Gift Shop and Café, 14 Dunloe View Hostel Carnahone, Beaufort Ladies’ View, Ring of Kerry, Killarney and cultural day-experiences in the region, including ascents T: 066 976 1615 • www.gokerry.ie T: 066 976 0215 • www.steppingstonebandb.com of Corrán Tuathail (Carrauntohill). GoKerry is an all Kerry tourism organisation giving a voice Gortacollopa, Fossa, Killarney T: 064-6644272 • E: [email protected] T: 064 663 3430 • www.ladiesview.com A hidden gem in the remote Bridia valley a gateway T: 064 664 4187 • www.dunloeviewhostel.ie to businesses, individuals and communities promoting Kerry Your Local grocery store for all your household Gift Store and Café/Bar located at on 10 JMM Hunting Killorglin as Ireland’s most vibrant tourism destination, driving new to Carrauntoohil The Stepping Stone B&B with Cooky On the main Ring of Kerry road 8 km west of Killarney. Monsters Cafe & Glencar Camping ideal location for needs. Filling station open 7 days ‘til 7.30pm. the Ring of Kerry and overlooking the world famous Killorglin • T: 066 976 1393 • www.jmmhunting.com business to the County.

With chickens, a goat, rabbit and cat all on-site, children and L Self-Catering cottages available for rent. . Open Daily 10:00am until 6:30pm. Organised hunting trips and rough shooting all the Reeks trails. adults alike will really enjoy their stay in our rural hostel. i.e. woodcock, snipe etc. and deer stalking. ocal Shops

The Hidden Valleys of the Reeks are a group of unique holiday destinations surrounding the magnificent MacGillycuddy’s Suggested Full Day Trips Reeks Mountain range in Kerry. - something for everyone

They include visitor areas such as the Gap of Gap of Dunloe & Killarney Dunloe, the Black Valley, Caragh Lake, Glencar, Lakes Tour Fossa, Beaufort, Bridia Valley and Ladies View. Experience one of oldest and most famous visitor tours in Ireland - travel through the Gap of Dunloe by pony The Black Valley nestled between and trap to Lord Brandon’s Cottage the Gap of Dunloe and Molls Gap is where you can take a gentle 2 hour a picture perfect gateway to walking open boat cruise along Killarney’s the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks and a lakes to the historic Ross Castle main point on The Kerry Way walk. These boats can also carry bikes, so why not rent a bike and start or end your cycle of the Gap of Dunloe, The Bridia Valley is a stunning and Black Valley and maybe even to peaceful valley on the famous Kerry Molls Gap by boat. Way walking trail which enters the valley via the ancient Lack Road and The Kerry Way Walking Trail Bridia Pass used for over 5000 years. Walk the Kerry Way Trail from the spectacular Black Valley to Bridia Valley and follow in the Footsteps of the Fianna of Irish Mythology into the Beaufort is a scenic village and an Derrynafeana Valley and Glencar ideal holiday base to experience the local area including hiking Ireland’s Hiking the MacGillycuddy’s highest mountain Carrauntoohil Reeks Mountains and fishing the Laune River. Enjoy a guided hike on the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks to the summit of Carrauntoohil, Ireland’s highest Caragh Lake and River are world mountain at 1,039m (3,414ft). Contact famous for their fishing, activities, a guide to arrange your trip. scenery and clean waters and are a great location for exploring the Cycling in the Hidden Valleys MacGillycuddy’s Reeks and valleys. Rent a bike and enjoy the peaceful and scenic Ring of the Reeks Cycle. This 1-2 day moderate 80km cycle encircles Fossa is located on the north shore the majestic MacGillycuddy’s Reeks. of on the Ring of Kerry route near Killarney town and is an ideal location for walking, horse Other activities riding, golf and fishing. For those looking for something Photos courtesy of John O’Sullivan and Valerie O’Sullivan different, why not book a guided nature walk, go horse riding in the National Park, try Kayaking, Ladies’ View, made famous by Glencar is an ideal base for touring The Gap of Dunloe mountain pass Canyoneering or Sailing, go Rock Queen Victoria’s ladies in waiting and leisure activities such as fishing, has been a famous tourist attraction Climbing and Abseiling in the Gap in 1861, has spectacular views of walking and climbing and is famous for over 200 years and its beauty of Dunloe, try some great fishing Killarney national park and lakes for hunting of woodcock, snipe, continues to attract visitors who and hunting in the area and you can below from its perch on the pheasant, duck and hare. walk, cycle or take the trip by pony even take a landscape photography Ring of Kerry. and trap. workshop while you enjoy the scenery. 10 To Killorglin To Dingle To Th e W Ballymalis ild Castle A t la n 13 15 N22 ti c W Ogham ay Stones 6 P 14 Church BEAUFORT FOSSA Aghadoe 2 17 VILLAGE N72 VILLAGE N 16 2 Kilgobnet 18 18 18 6 Castle 1 Village The Fo Church ssa W Cillín ay P 9 Killarney Church Castle 18 Town N22 18 CARAGH Holy Well P LAKE Ogham Stones 5 Stone P 8 P Circle 9

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Souterrain Legend Looscaunagh Lake Mountain Peak 1 Places to Stay Knockaunanattin te 569m ou R Place of Interest 1 Places to Eat & Drink Souterrain ng Ballaghbeama cli /Cy Gap ing Scenic View 1 Things to Do Ring of the Reeks Driv Knockrower Cloon 554m Golf Course 1 Local Shops Lake Glas Loughs P Parking Ring of Kerry Rock Art Lough Standing Stone Primary/Secondary Road Brin Moll’s Gap Lough Derrygarri Mullaghanattin Rock 492m Historical Site Killarney National Park Boundary Holy Art Fadda Well 773m Cillín Church Local Road Knockanaguish 509m Knocklom Jaunting Cars Walking/Cycling Path Boughil Peakeen 641m Walking Advice 531m 555m Boat Trips Kerry Way N71 1. Plan your walk, bring a map To Kenmare Cycling Wild Atlantic Way and know how to use it. Lough 2. Check the weather and sunset times. Stone Beg Kayaking/Canoeing Ring of the Reeks Row Services (not shown on map) 3. Be prepared for changeable weather at all times. Walking Muckross/Dinis Loop 4. Bring enough food, water and sunscreen if needed. Guiding Luggage Transfer Eagle Watching The Fossa Way 5. Bring suitable footwear, clothing, torch, mobile phone, 11 Kerry Nature Trails 16 Patrick O’Sullivan Luggage Transfer Hillwalking Cronin’s Yard/Lisliebane Loop jacket, hat, gloves & spares. 12 Walkwithme.ie Photography 6. In case of an emergency, dial 999. 0 1 2 3 4 5 13 Killarney Guided Tours 17 Valerie O’Sullivan Photography Workshops Fishing Killarney Boat Tour 7. Tell somebody your plans and contact them on your return. Stone Row 14 Kerry Climbing Marketing Rock Climbing Killarney Shuttle Bus Stone Kilometres 15 Green Road Cycle Tours Boland Marketing & Abseiling www.hiddenvalleysofthereeks.com Row